Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
भोज पत्र
In German
Amur Schilf
Birke
In French
Amur silvergrass
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Abedul
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
bétula
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Brzoza
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Birch
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Birch Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Birch are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Birch
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.